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Laban's Hypocritical Concern
Commentators like John Calvin highlight the deep irony in Laban's command. Having forced Jacob into polygamy through deception, Laban now forbids him from taking more wives. This reveals that even a self-serving person can, out of natural affection, recognize the pain caused by breaking the marital bond—a fault he himself authored out of greed.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 31:1–55
18th Century
Theologian
תרפים terāpı̂ym — Teraphim. This word occurs fifteen times in the Old Testament. It appears three times in this chapte…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 31:1–55
19th Century
Bishop
John Calvin
On Genesis 31:50
16th Century
Theologian
If thou shalt take other wives besides my daughters. Laban declares that it would be a type of betrayal if Jacob were to take any other wi…
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John Gill
On Genesis 31:50
17th Century
Pastor
If you shall afflict my daughters In body or mind, by giving them hard blows, or ill words, and by withholding from them …
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 31:43–55
17th Century
Minister
Laban could neither justify himself nor condemn Jacob and therefore desires to hear no more of that matter. He is not willing to acknowledge his fa…